Chapter 1 Orientation to the
Dental Profession
Questions and Answers
Study Guide 2026
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Dentistry care that improves and maintains dental care
Dental healthcare team professionals who work together to provide dental care (dentists and
dental auxiliaries)
List members of the dental healthcare team - dentist (general/specialty)
- dental hygienist
- dental assistant (chairside, expanded function, circulating)
List the responsibilities of the administrative - business duties (computer work, office equipment operation,
dental assistant bookkeeping)
- technical duties (appointment scheduling, procedure coding,
chairside assisting)
- required skills (patient & staff relations, superior communication)
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